Enjoy Sightseeing in Osaka, One of Japan's Major Cities! A large number of people go to Osaka for shopping and sightseeing. There are many tourist attractions and events you'll want to be aware of when you come to Osaka. This article will introduce "Osaka Prefecture Tourism PR Video," which will shed some light on the sights and sounds of Osaka. Don't miss out on this popular destination! A Look at Osaka! Source:YouTube screenshot The video, "Osaka Prefecture Tourism PR Video," is designed to promote the attractions of Osaka Prefecture to both Japanese and foreign audiences, and is characterized by its focus on events held in 2018. The 3 key points of the video are as follow: ・A video presentation of Osaka and the scenery of the area ・A wide variety of information about Osaka packed into a 4-minute video ・Knowledge about events in Osaka If you're going to Osaka with friends who are planning on going sightseeing in Japan, be sure to check this video out; you can use it to build your itineraries together. Events and Tourist Attractions in Osaka Prefecture Source:YouTube screenshot "Osaka Prefecture Tourism PR Video" features the Midosuji Autumn Party 2018 (Midosuji Runway), The Tower of the Sun at Osaka Expo Park, the Osaka Culture and Art Festival, and the Midosuji Illumination. First, let's take a look at the "Midosuji Autumn Party 2018 (Midosuji Runway)". This Midosuji Autumn Party 2018 (Midosuji Runway) was held in Midosuji, on the main street of Osaka, to promote the charm of Osaka both in Japan and abroad. Various celebrities, entertainers, and prominent figures also joined in to set the mood for the event. The main MC of "Midosuji Autumn Party 2018 (Midosuji Runway)" was Koji Imada, a famous Japanese comedian. Various shows and parades were held in Midosuji, and the main event was attended by Japan's leading comedians Masatoshi Hamada and Hitoshi Matsumoto, otherwise known as the comic duo "Downtown," who have been selected as ambassadors for the 2025 Osaka Expo. The excitement was turned up to 100! Next up is the "Tower of the Sun" at Osaka Expo Park. The memorial tower was built by artist Taro Okamoto as part of the theme hall of the Japan World Expo '70 And Osaka Expo held in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture in 1970. This tower still remains in the expo park even today. The interior of the Sun Tower, decorated with a variety of artworks and monuments, is open to the public. It's a facility where you can experience the essence of Taro Okamoto's famous phrase "Art is an explosion!" The Osaka Culture and Arts Festival became a hot topic of conversation when Junko Koshino, featured in the video, held the first fashion show in Osaka in 30 years. From traditional performing arts to modern music, art, and F1 cars, Osaka is packed with exciting content that is the pride and joy of the city. Last but not least is the "Midosuji Illumination." The total length of Midosuji, which was the venue for Midosuji Autumn Party 2018 (Midosuji Runway), is surrounded by fantastic, dream-like illuminations. The 4km-long illumination has been recognized as a world record and has become one of Japan's most popular events, celebrating its 10th year in 2018. In recent years, the Midosuji Illumination has become very popular among instagrammers. Summary of Osaka! Photo：Osaka As you can see, Osaka offers a variety of attractive sightseeing spots and events. If you are interested, be sure to check out the video and do some exploring. The Osaka Expo, which will be held in 2025, is an increasingly exciting tourist attraction! Don't forget to try some of Osaka's local gourmet food when you're in Osaka! Osaka's specialties include takoyaki (fried octopus), kushikatsu (cutlet skewers), and okonomiyaki (a savory "pancake" with various meat & vegetables of your choosing). Osaka Castle is one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Osaka, and there's events to learn about history and culture of the area! Enjoy 100% fun in Osaka! 【Official Website】OSAKA CITY https://www.city.osaka.lg.jp/contents/wdu020/enjoy/en/content_administration.html

大阪府羽曳野市の魅力を紹介した動画について こちらの動画は「羽曳野市 公式YouTubeチャンネル」が公開した「Osaka：Half a day Spent in Habikino City」です。 大阪府羽曳野市には大黒寺や誉田八幡宮などの観光スポットが様々あります。 自転車を使えば、わずか半日程度で、大阪府羽曳野市の観光を満喫できます。 大阪府羽曳野市とは 大阪府羽曳野市は大阪市の南東部に位置しています。 大阪府羽曳野市を訪れるには新幹線で新大阪駅よりバスや電車などで向かうか、伊丹空港から大阪市内へ向かい、その後にバスや電車で向かうことになります。 大阪と言えばグルメランキングでたこ焼きやお好み焼き、串カツなどのグルメは有名。 そして大阪府羽曳野市周辺はたこ焼きやお好み焼き以外に焼き鳥やステーキなどを堪能できる店が多くあります。 大阪府羽曳野市が誇る特産品について 明治時代に大阪府羽曳野市一帯でぶどう栽培が盛んでした。 農業振興策の一環として、ぶどうを使ってのワイン造りが行われ、やがて大阪を代表するワインの生産地として有名になったのです。 ワインに適したぶどうの品種改良はこの頃から行われていたのです。 またワイン以外にも和菓子がおいしいことで評判なのが大阪府羽曳野市の特徴でもあります。 大阪府羽曳野市の名所及び世界文化遺産登録された古墳について 動画の1：50より紹介されている大阪府羽曳野市にある古墳は古市古墳群(遺跡古市古墳群)に含まれており、2019年7月6日の第43回世界遺産委員会にて世界文化遺産登録が決定しました。 これを受けて、古墳に関する観光ツアーが増加傾向にあります。 また翠鳥園遺跡公園には、旧石器時代の跡があり、旧石器人のアトリエもあります。 考古学に興味がある方は外せない観光スポットと言えるでしょう。 大阪府羽曳野市内のお寺や神社を自転車で巡ってみよう 大阪府羽曳野市内には多数のお寺や神社が点在していており、誉田八幡宮という神社から野中寺・法泉寺・大黒寺・西琳寺などを大阪府羽曳野市観光で外せないお寺がたくさんあります。 大阪府羽曳野市紹介まとめ 人気の観光スポットが盛りだくさんの大阪府羽曳野市。 この動画をご覧になるときっと大阪府羽曳野市に実際に訪れてみたいと思うはずです。

About Matsubara, Osaka This video, titled "Matsubara City Promotion Video Normal Version" uploaded by "Matsubara City Hall" introduces sightseeing information, culture, and specialties of Matsubara, located near central Osaka. Kawachi-Matsubara Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line, the main station in Matsubara, Osaka, is about a 10-minute train ride from Tennoji Station on the Osaka Loop Line, Osaka Metro, and Osaka Abenobashi Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line, where the tallest building in Japan, Abeno Harukas, stands. In 2016, the tourism division was established in Matsubara and they introduce history, culture, and local specialties of the area. The local mascot of Matsubara is a character called "Makki" who is a girl with an Osaka dialect that is decorated with pine ("matsu" means pine in Japanese) and roses ("bara" means roses), the city flower. She can be seen briefly at 5:41 in the video. The Matsubara Rokusha Pilgrimage - A Traditional Culture of Matsubara Source :YouTube screenshot The Matsubara Rokusha Pilgrimage, seen from 0:30 in the video, is a traditional cultural event and popular tourist attraction where participants visit six shrines, and if successful, receive Kaiun Eto Hariko, a lucky Japanese zodiac paper doll, to commemorate visiting all six shrines. The six shrines are: Miyake Shrine where Sugawara no Michizane, the god of studying, is enshrined (0:47), "Amamikoso Shrine" a shrine line with old trees (1:24), Gado Hachiman Shrine, famous for Yudate Kagura, a traditional culture to pray for good health during Setsubun (1:48), Nunose Shrine, where the main shrine has been designated as a Tangible Cultural Property by Osaka (2:25), Shibagaki Shrine, which enshrines the god of teeth, a rarity in Japan (2:59), and Ao Shrine, featuring sacred camphor trees (3:30). The most popular item among tourists to Nunose Shrine, especially women, is the "love fortune" created by Hiroko Ichihara, a contemporary artist who creates works of art using only text. The impactful letters and words of the shrine have become popular for being Instagrammable, and many people visit the shrine for these love fortunes. Historical Sites and Cultural Assets in Matsubara Source :YouTube screenshot The 335-meter-long "Otsukayama Kofun," shown from 4:15 in the video, is the fifth largest zenpokoenfun (key-hole-shaped-tumulus) in Japan, and has been selected as one of the New 100 Scenic Spots of Osaka. Also, there are many roads such as the Takeuchi Kaido and the Nagao Kaido, which are the oldest government roads in Japan. There are many historic temples and shrines as well, including Raikoji Temple, Tannan Tenmangu, Dairinji Temple, and Saihoji Temple." Summary of Matsubara, Osaka Source :YouTube screenshot Matsubara is conducting the "Matsubara Brand Certification Project" to certify and advertise the amazing technologies and products of Matsubara. The delicious foods introduced in the video include kombu tsukudani (food made from kelp boiled in soy sauce), Ariake Nori (seaweed), Japanese sweets made from Matsubara's brand vegetables, Kawachi Ducks, Namba green onions, and tomatoes. Some of the interesting things introduced in the video are the Danjiri Festival at the Kawachi Shrine Autumn Festival, which is popular among locals and tourists, and skateboarding at Sports Park Matsubara. The wire mesh industry, pearls, and seal stocks are famous as local industries in Matsubara. Osaka Ranma (Transom) is made by Mr. Takahashi and his son, who are certified as traditional craftsmen in Japan. Consider visiting Matsubara, Osaka, a city dotted with ancient Japanese government roads, cultural assets, temples and shrines with rich history and more, during your next sightseeing trip! 【Official Website】Matsubara, Osaka Prefecture City Hall Website https://www.city.matsubara.lg.jp/ 【Tripadvisor】Matsubara City https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1023523-Matsubara_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki-Vacations.html